Halloween Happenings on Maui 2008

Halloween is just a couple days away and here are the some of the fun and frightful events taking place on Friday, October 31:

Halloween in Lahaina: Although the town is not sponsoring a major Halloween fest this year as they have in the past, many businesses will be offering specials and entertainment to lure those seeking a frightfully good time.

    Keiki Halloween Parade: Children in their costumes can participate in the annual parade which strolls down Front Street beginning at 4:30 at the corner of Papalaua and Front St. and ends at Banyan Tree Park.  Front Street will be closed starting at 4pm.  Children aged 12 and under are invited to participate in this family-friendly parade.  

Pioneer Inn Costume Contest:  Costume contest begins at 7pm for cash prizes.  First place award is $500, second place is $300, and third place is $200.  Gift certificates will be awarded for funniest and sexiest costumes.  Admission is $5.

Halloween Cannery Kid's Night: Children can expect a ghostly fun time at the Lahaina Cannery Mall beginning at 5pm.  Events include Halloween magic, trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, and a costume contest.  There will also be a pineapple decorating contest (you heard right - pineapple, not pumpkin).

Haunted Happenings at the Wharf Cinema Center:  Head to the The Wharf Cinema Center in Lahaina for Kids Karaoke Costume Contest from 6 to 7pm, Ghoulish Gala Karaoke Costume Contest from 7 to 9:30pm, and face painting from 5 to 10pm.  Live entertainment at Mulligan's on the Wharf from 10 to 1am and also at the Cool Cat Cafe from 10:30 to 1:30am.

Spook-tacular Evening at Sea:  Pacific Whale Foundation is offering "Spook-tacular Evening at Sea" night cruises which depart at 3, 6, 6:30 and 7pm from Maalaea Harbor and includes a 2-hour stop in Lahaina for guests to explore the town.  Enjoy food and drinks during the cruise and savor the Halloween revelry from sea.  Cost for adults is $69.95 and $59.95 for children 12 and younger.  The early bird cruise costs $54.95 for adults and $34.95 for children.  Call 249-8811 ext 1 for more details or visit www.pacificwhale.org

Haunted Theater III:  Historic Iao Theater is offering a frightenly good time from 6 to 9pm in downtown Wailuku.  Admission is $2 and enjoy the re-creation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" choreographed by Alexander Cardinalli.  Explore a guided fun maze full of surprises including a live zombie.  Due to the strobe lights and fog machines, this event is not suitable for young children and those with heart conditions.

Halloween at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center:  Children can trick-or-treat at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului from 5 to 8 pm.  Look for the balloons, which identify the participating businesses or pick up a list from the customer service desk.  The event is for children 12 and under and adults must accompany thier children.


Halloween in Paia:  Participating businesses in Paia will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters from 4 to 7pm.  Nighttime entertainment and costume contests will also be offered.  Call 579-9600 for more details.  Call 579-9600 for more info.



Calvary Chapel Carnival:  a family-friendly carnival is planned at the Calvary Chapel South Maui church at the Maui Lu from 6 to 8:30 pm.  Festivities include games, prizes, candy, prizes, face painting, soda pop walk, and costume contest.  Nonscary and innocent costumes are welcome; masks must be removed.  Call 874-9238 for more details.

Halloween at Maui Mall:  The Maui Mall in Kahului will be offering trick-or-treating, balloons, face painting, and costume contests from 4 to 8 pm.  Call 871-1307 for more information.

Trick or Treat at Kihei Kalama Village:  Participating merchants and restaurants will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters at the Kihei Kalama Village from 4 to 7:30pm.  Call 879-6610 for more details.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!